Summer movie season began with a vengeance this weekend with the release of AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, the highly anticipated follow up to Joss Whedon's 2012 megahit, and it could not come soon enough for fans, who have had to be content with only an Iron Man movie, a Thor movie, Guardians of the Galaxy and TWO television spinoffs to slake their thirst in the barren desert of vitual Marvelessness, unless there is no such word.
Age of Ultron does not disappoint when it comes to action, clever dialogue and memorable characters (approximately 14,000 and that's just in the first hour.) It is a bit clunky in terms of flow, and plot holes abound, but it's easy to forgive because it's so enjoyable. Obviously, a big comic book movie like this one is going to have some toys, and today we are taking a quick look at some of what Hasbro has to offer us in conjunction with the release of the new film.
The most toyetic new addition in Age of Ultron is of course, the Hulkbuster. We've been seeing clips of this bad boy in the trailer for some time, and the sequence in the movie really delivers.
1/6 SCALE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON MASTERPIECE FIGURE
21" IRON MAN HULKBUSTER
Now THIS is a toy with some serious cojones (not literally, of course. This isn't that kind of website, you perv.) Standing at 21 glorious inches of raw power, this magnificent specimen is crafted after the one scene on the film down to the last detail.
The Sideshow Collectibles figure comes with a Mark XVLIII Iron Man bust inside the Hulkbuster, with LED areas in the eyes, chest, repulse palms and legs, and over 30 points of articulation. This is a toy you must own. The one that will put you over the top. The one that will allow you to have your way with any woman you want, provided she is imaginary. The one that will make all of your friends slit their wrists with jealousy. And the best part: it retails at only $824.99! (they offer a Hulkbuster Artist Mix 8" version too which will save some pennies).
Ok. That may be out of your price range. What about . . . ?
So, you have a Norse God and a man with a robotic suit of practically invincible tactical armor equipped with it's own arsenal that would put the entire state of Texas to shame. Obviously, these guys need an ATV (they can use it to drive through all of those plot holes.).
Not featured in the movie (there's a surprise), the Arc ATV comes with a launcher so you can "launch Iron Man into action" driving this bad ass big wheel, as Thor stands there saying "You know you can fly, right?" The toy includes 2 figures (2.5 inches), the vehicle and launcher. This is designed for Ages 4 and up (imagine that? Action figures for KIDS? What ar these guys smoking?). Get 'em.
PS: For me, one of the best parts of the new film was the expanded role of Hawkeye, and I'll stick with his figure. Standing at 3 3/4 inches, Hawkeye is full jointed, just like a G.I. JOE, and ready for action.
Have a great time at the movies this weekend!